Carlos Chavez Struck by Two Vehicles on Freeway Scooter Crash
Sacramento County, CA (July 04, 2021) – On Saturday, 21-year-old Carlos Chavez died in Capital City Freeway scooter crash.
The accident happened after 3 a.m. south of the American River Bridge, on the northbound side of the freeway.
Chavez was struck by another driver in a Toyota 4Runner headed west on the highway up to Thunder Valley Casino.
After calling authorities at 3:19 a.m. to report hitting an unknown object in the roadway, Auburn CHP officers contacted her at the casino and confirmed that her vehicle had struck Chavez after the initial collision with the Altima.
Chavez was declared dead at the scene by fire personnel. CHP investigators are still unsure if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Carlos Chavez. May you have courage during this difficult time.
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